So it turns out we've all been shaving our legs wrong

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Wednesday 4 April 2018

If you're generally the type of girl who washes her body with shower gel or soap, the easiest thing to do is to use it to shave your legs too, right? Of course it is. Stuff having to buy another product to do the same job.

However, although it might be the easiest route, it isn't the best for you, if one expert is to be believed.

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Venus ambassador Dr. Anita Sturnham spoke to the guys over at and explained that using shampoo, shower gel or soap is a big no-no.

"Shampoos, conditioners, and soaps are not designed for shaving...shaving has a naturally exfoliating mechanism of action, so you need to use products that are designed to work in synergy with your razor and improve glide, reduce friction, and the risk of irritation and cuts."